PA-455 QUICK START GUIDE (CONTINUED)
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Figure 6
Install the Firewall in a 19” Equipment Rack
The rack kit (PAN-1RU-RGD-RACK-KIT-4POST) is not included with the firewall and must be purchased separately.
The mounting equipment takes up 1RU of space. One rack kit holds a single PA-455.
1
Slide one of the adjustable mounting brackets into one of the fixed mounting brackets to create a mounting rail. Repeat for the second
mounting rail. The adjustable and fixed brackets are the same for the left and right side. (
Figure 6
)
2
Align the bottom edge of the mounting rails to the bottom of the 1 RU reserved for your firewall. Align the slotted holes in the adjustable
mounting bracket to the holes on the rear of the equipment frame.
3
Secure the rails to the equipment frame with mounting screws (not provided) compatible with your equipment frame. Tighten the screws to
their recommended torque value. (
Figure 7
)
4
With the front of the firewall facing forward, align the four rubber feet on the bottom of the device to the slotted holes in the provided
mounting tray. (
Figure 8
)
5
While holding the firewall, carefully flip the mounting tray over to reveal its underside.
6
Secure the firewall in place using three of the provided #6-32 x 3/16” Long Flathead screws. (
Figure 8
)
7
Flip the mounting tray back into an upright position.
8
Slide the firewall power supply into the marked position. Fasten the provided velcro strap around the power supply until it is secure in place.
(
Figure 9
)
9
Plug the power supply connector into the front of the firewall. Using the provided tie-wraps, bind and secure the power supply cable to the
metal hooks in the mounting tray. (
Figure 10
)
10
Slide the mounting tray into the rails previously fixed to the equipment rack. Stop when the front flange on the mounting tray is flush with the
front of the rail.
11
Align the slotted holes in the mounting tray to the holes in the equipment frame. Secure the mounting tray to the equipment frame on both
sides using 3 screws each (not provided). The screws must be compatible with your equipment frame. (
Figure 11 — Different model pictured
)
Figure 7
Figure 8
Use the provided bracket on the mounting tray to keep the power adapter cable in place.
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
